Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah
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M3.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SULA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2025 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SULA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
50b89c4686412118f23e8650158262d08015cc42
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 16:19:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.21000,
124.02000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 283 Catalogue entries
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